Ramadan Official Hours

The Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines, in observance of the Holy month of Ramadan, shall be open from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.

For the public’s information.

 

186 comments


  • Sherylle F. Gomez

    To whom it may concern,

    I, Sherylle Gomez, would like to inquire how i will register my marriage with a syrian to our respective consolate and how i will change my status from single to married? i am 3 months pregnant now and due to may working schedule i can hardly go to your office so i decided to inquire first by phone but also its very hard to reach to by phone… i want all my requirements to be ready before i go to your office, so if you don’t mind pls send me the list of requirments…

    thank you ang looking forward to hear your response.

    Respectfully Yours,
    Sherylle

    July 18, 2012
  • Imee Martinez

    My son was born in Dubai and was registered in Philippine Consulate in Dubai but when we requested a birth certificate from NSO his middle name is missing please advice procedure and requirements to process a affidavit of supplemental for his middle name to appear on his birth certificate.

    July 19, 2012
  • irene

    To whom this may concern,

    I, Irene Garcia of Sharjah City, UAE, would like to ask if this 8:00 am to 1:00 pm schedule is also applicable on sundays? I would like to have an extension of my passport because my new employer will not process my visa if it is not 1yr & above from the date of expiration,but it is still 7 months valid from the date of expiration.I just want to know if I am already entitled & what kind of COMPANY LETTER is being needed for me to avail the service (extension of passport).Will this letter come from our company HR or from our department manager?

    Your immediate response is highly appreciated.
    Thank you very much & Godbless always…

    Respectfully yours,

    Irene Garcia

    July 21, 2012
  • Genona

    Hi, how to obtain NBI clearance from the phils. How much is the fee and how long is the process, is there any other way to expedite it?

    July 21, 2012
  • Mia Antonio

    Hi,

    My fiance and I are scheduled to be married on the 15th August @ 2pm (which is still Ramadan). Kindly advise the updated timings as it shows here on your site that the Ramadan office hours is only from 8am to 1pm.

    Thank you.

    Regards,
    Mia

    July 22, 2012
  • Amor Mudaliar

    Dear Sir,

    I am to be married in the month of November this year. I would to get married in the Holy Trinity Church and not in the embassy. My fiance is an Indian.

    I was told by the church that I need a CENOMAR from my consulate. How do I apply for this? Please urgently reply so that I can prepare for the documents and have the date fixed with the Pastor in the church. Would there by other documents you think I would need from you to go ahead with the marriage date fixing?

    Awaiting your urgent reply.

    Thank you.

    Kind Regards
    Amor

    July 22, 2012
  • Catherine

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    Please advise what is the requirement, procedure and charges for diploma/degree attestation- Attestation of Documents with stamp of the UAE EMBASSY in Manila, Philippines. It is already attested by DFA in Philippines (Red Ribbon).

    Thank you.

    July 23, 2012
    • Please check with UAE Embassy in Manila. Thank you!

      July 23, 2012
  • Kristian Sundiam

    Dear Admin,

    Please let me know what are the documents need in getting Overseas Employment Certificate. Kindly also tell me how much would be the expenses and how many hour it will take to get the OEC.. Looking forward to your kind response.

    Thank you

    July 23, 2012
  • SIR/MADAM
    KINDLY NOTE THAT I AM RESIDENCE OF DUBAI AN INDINA NATIONAL

    MY ENQUARY IS WHAT PROCESSIOR TO GET PHILIPINE TOURIEST VISA

    DOES VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR INDIAN NATIONAL?

    OR I HAVE TO APPLY IN DUBAI PHILIPINES CONSULATE AND WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS.

    AWAITING YOUR EARLY REPLY.

    THANKS AND REGARDS

    SYED TAHIR RIZVI
    0506469466
    EMAIL: trizvi@emirates.net.ae

    July 24, 2012
  • aslam

    i am an Indian passport holder…working in Dubai as an Accountant General…I wish to goto Philippine this coming August….what documents u need for apply Tourist Visa????and how many days it will take for approve the Visa??
    Your early reply really appreciated…

    Thanking you
    Aslam

    July 24, 2012
  • Kaye

    I renewed my passport last feb 2012. recently ko lang napansin na mali ung gender ko instead F for female M for male po ung nailagay,, sa part po ng philippine consulate ang error na ito..palipat po ko ng company now..ano po ba dapat kong…ilang days po ito gagawin?this should be free of charge dhil typographical error sa part nyo…

    July 24, 2012
    • Please visit the Consulate General as soon as you are able. Bring your passport. Ramadan timing 8am-1pm

      July 25, 2012
  • wcgt

    Dear Administrator,

    My passport will expire on July 2013, what is the best time for renewal? And how will I make an appointment via visit to the consulate or could I write via your email post mrpdxb@yahoo.com? Thank you

    July 24, 2012
  • May

    hi, my MRP philippine passport will expire on February 2013. I am planning to go to Germany this October however their requirement is that the passport should not be less than 6 months valid beyond date of travel and they do not accept prolonged passport. Can I apply for the Epassport as early as August (7 months before expiration of my passport) and how long is the release of the new passport?

    I highly appreciate your swift response. Thanks.

    July 24, 2012
  • Grace

    Hi,

    May I know if the releasing of the passport has specific timings or could I just go there anytime between 8-1 P.M.?

    Thanks.

    July 25, 2012
    • This Ramadan, anytime between 8am-1pm.

      July 25, 2012
  • Mayleen

    Hi, I am applying for a visa in Germany and one of their requirement is that the passport should not be less than 6 months valid beyond the travel date and they do not accept prolonged passport. My MRP passport will expire on 27 February 2013, and my travel date in this coming October, given that the German embassy will need 15-30 days to process the visa.

    My question is can I now apply for the renewal of my passport? Is applying for the new Epassport different with renewal of my MRP passport? How long will it take to process the passport?

    I appreciate your swift response. Thanks.

    July 25, 2012
  • Emily

    Dear sir/madam,

    I’m aware that the working hours is from 8-1pm for the whole month of Ramadan, though can you please advice what is the releasing time of new passport?

    July 25, 2012
    • Releasing of new Passports is from 8am-1pm.

      July 29, 2012
  • Jessie Soriente

    Our philippine consulate is open on saturday? thanks

    July 26, 2012
    • The Consulate General is open Sun-Thu, 8am-1pm this Ramadan.

      July 29, 2012
    • No, Sundays to Thursdays only, 8am-1pm Ramaadan timings.

      July 30, 2012
  • muhammad Anwer

    hi sir,
    i have pakistan nationality and working in dubai and i want to get marriage with phillpina so how i can get visa for phillpine and what ducoment i need for phillpine visa i am waiting for your reply thanks a lot.
    muhammad Anwer

    July 26, 2012
  • Samantha Carre

    Our nanny is on her months vacation at home in the Philipines. She is due to fly back to Dubai on the 2nd August. All flights are booked and on Thursday she contacted me to say that she has been told in the Philipines that she needs an employment contract from the Philipines consulate in Dubai. I am very confused, she has a valid UAE residence visa and the emploment visa issued by Dubai government. Why does she need this and how long will it take? Information would be greatly appreciated.

    July 28, 2012
  • Rgosling

    Mycousins passport is lost and she needs to go back to philippines soon, what should need to be done?thanks

    July 29, 2012
    • She needs to apply for a new passport and Travel Document. Requirements same for both. Please see Section on Lost Passports for more information.

      July 29, 2012
  • Kristine

    Dear Sir/ Madam,

    I had dual birth registration and because of this petition had been made and the Manila City Hall had issued “Certificate of Finality”.

    NSO already issued my new birth certificate with annotation of the above issue. Now the birth place of the new birth certificate which was issued is not anymore tallied with my current passport as my current passport’s basis of my birth place was of course my old birth certificate.

    What is then your procedure on this? Replacing the current passport? What are the requirements do you need from me? I have here with me the original copy of the petiton and the Certificate of Finality from the Manila City Hall. Would this be enough document for replacing my passport? How long it will take to get the replacement? Is there an expidite service here just as DFA in the Philippines?

    Would really much appreciate if you could help me with this.

    Many thanks.

    July 29, 2012
    • You could choose to amend your current passport or apply for a new one to reflect the corrections. All documents for presentation and submission must be authenticated by DFA Manila. For more information on application for a new passport and amendments, please visit http://www.pcgdubai.net/services/philippine-passports/passport-application-direction/

      July 29, 2012
    • Kristine

      Dear Sir/ Madam,

      Thank you very much for your info.

      I raised the issue on amending my birth place in my passport to tally the birth place that appears to my newly issued birth certificate. The problem is my passport will expire in 2014. I learned the machine readable passport cannot be amended but can be replaced. Since the expiration is 2014 would you still allow me to replace my passport even before it expires? I understand that the birth certificate should be authenticated but does this mean that the petition and Certificate of Finality from the Manila City Hall should also be authenticated by the DFA before I can submit them to you? I apologize for having loads of questions but I need to be able to get all the information since I am here in UAE and the only person who could do this on my behalf is my sister in the Philippines.

      Thanks much.

      July 30, 2012
      • Machine Readable Passports can be amended.
        Yes, must be authenticated by DFA.

        July 30, 2012
  • Allie

    My nanny is going to Manila tomorrow on vacation, I would like to know if there are any forms or any required papers for me to sign/fill so she can return without any hassles. Please respond asap…thanks

    July 29, 2012
  • Allie

    I am told that the employer has to fill in an Undertaking of Employer for employment of a household service worker form (HSW) or else the maid cannot return back to the UAE , is it mandatory???? We are travelling tonite and my maid travel tomm evening to Manila is there a way out???

    July 29, 2012
  • Brian

    good day sir/madam

    I would like to asked if I cancelled the wedding can we refund the amount we pay to your office?were done to pass all requirements and we have schedule of our wedding…thank you..

    July 29, 2012
  • Mandy

    Hi! To whom it may concern! Good day! I’m Mandy,I just want to ask if I can renew my passport even my visa is expired?please response thanks..

    July 30, 2012
  • Kristine

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    If amendment of machine readable passport is possible, how does it work? Do you edit only the details that requires changing like the birth place in the passport for that to tally with the new birth certificate issued by NSO then keep the current original passport since it is not yet expiring with an affidavit that you’ve done such amendment or you are replacing the current passport with the whole new passport indicating new issue date and new expiry date? Do I need to bring along with me a passport photo?

    Many thanks again for your help.

    July 30, 2012
  • jheramie beltran

    To whom it may concern,

    Please advice me how to apply Phil Health and as well as my SSS contribution here in Dubai. Thank you in advance.

    Jheramie

    July 30, 2012
    • Please check with SSS Representative in Abu Dhabi Embassy (none in Dubai). Also, there’s no Philhealth payment facility available here in Dubai.

      July 30, 2012
  • jannet

    Dear Admin
    hanggang anong oras po ba realesing ng passport ngaung ramadan.
    thanks po..

    July 30, 2012
  • Kristine

    Dear Sir/ Madam,

    Do you issue a certificate stating that the person is Filipino, currently residing in UAE, and not married in UAE? I am marrying for the Dutch civil law in the Netherlands. Aside from the CENOMAR from the Philippines, Netherlands require this type of certificate/ document from here since I am currently residing here in UAE and I have been here for 7 years. If not, where can I obtain such a certificate?

    Thank you.

    July 30, 2012
    • Please visit our Assistance to Nationals (ATN) Section and bring your documents.

      July 30, 2012
    • Kristine

      Dear Sir/ Madam,

      Thanks for the info.

      For extracting certificate declaring my nationality, singleness in UAE and residency in UAE, what documents do you require from me in order to obtain this? I do not have anything with me except that I was advised by the Netherlands Embassy to get this certificate here in UAE.

      Thanks again.

      July 31, 2012
      • Please bring your passport, UAE IDs, and your authenticated documents from the PH.

        July 31, 2012
  • carmela

    hi,gusto ko lang po sana itanong kung anu po yung mga requirments para sa pag register ng PAGIBIG.

    thankyou

    July 30, 2012
  • KAMMIEL AGUILOS

    Good Day Po! Inquire ko lang po kung paano ang processing ng pag palit ng surname single to married po?,ang gamit ku po na surname yung po sa pag ka-dalaga pa po, kasal po aku sa pinas. plz reply po… tnx

    July 30, 2012
  • Amena

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    Every year me and my son travels to Dubai to visit my husband. We are scheduled to go there 2nd week of August. I was informed by my friend that there are forms from your office (for authentication) that my husband needs to fill in and the processing requires 3 weeks. Is this a new policy? We traveled last August but we only presented our visa and passport and no forms like this were asked.

    I would like to inquire what are this forms for? Do we really need it.

    Please advise.

    Thank you.

    July 30, 2012
    • The Consulate General does not require any document from nationals traveling to Dubai; it is the PH Immigration. If the BI did not ask any document from your recent travel, then it is likely that they will not ask you any in your next travel. What your friend told you about could be the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, a secondary document to establish relationship, support and guarantee, which is authenticated at the Consulate General. Forms and procedures available in the Notary Section, under Services, of our website.

      July 31, 2012
  • Ruby Munoz

    Hi, saan po ba pwedeng ipacheck if may record na ba ng marriage dito? thanx po.

    July 31, 2012
  • Algin

    I am sponsoring my cousin for visit, I just got her VISA, but her flight should be 14th August, but I was told that I need attestation/ red ribbon. How does it work, what are the requirements & how long will it be processed.

    July 31, 2012
    • The Consulate General does not require any document from nationals traveling to Dubai; it is the PH Immigration. What you are referring to could be the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, a secondary document to establish relationship, support and guarantee, which is authenticated at the Consulate General. Forms and procedures available in the Notary Section, under Services, of our website.

      July 31, 2012
  • Sofia

    Good Day!

    I was informed by my husband (Jordanian citizen) that he was advised by his friend to provide affidavit of support during our travel visit to Dubai next week. Me and my daughter are Filipino citizen. He was wondering if it is a new policy? We are travelling twice a year to Dubai for the last 4 years but we never encounter such requirement.

    Please let me know if it is really necessary.

    God Bless.

    July 31, 2012
    • The Consulate General does not require any document from nationals traveling to Dubai; it is the PH Immigration. If the BI did not ask any document from your recent travel, then it is likely that they will not ask you any in your next travel. What your friend told you about could be the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, a secondary document to establish relationship, support and guarantee, which is authenticated at the Consulate General. Forms and procedures available in the Notary Section, under Services, of our website. Thank you!

      July 31, 2012
  • Cherry

    How long will it take me to process a Special Power of Attorney during Ramadan?

    August 1, 2012
  • sheryl

    Sir/Madam

    Good afternoon!
    i am sponsoring my husband thru visit visa, i was informed that i need to have the Affidavit of Support filled up which is available in your office. Aside from my passport ang my spouse passport, is marriage certificate required? If yes, is photocopy sufficient? Is there any other document that i need to bring with me. I am planning to go tomorrow in your office. After i submit the needed documents, how many days is the processing time so that i can also adjust his flight schedule. By the way, is there a fee that i need to pay? I am waiting for your response.

    Thanks & Best Regards,
    sheryl

    August 1, 2012
    • The Consulate General does not require any document from nationals traveling to Dubai; it is the PH Immigration. What you are referring to could be the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, a secondary document to establish relationship, support and guarantee, which is authenticated at the Consulate General. Forms and procedures available in the Notary Section, under Services, of our website. Best regards.

      August 5, 2012
  • tony

    Good day po,
    tanong ko lang po kung may deadline po yung pag submit ng mga papeles ? yung pong mga papeles after ng kasal.. salamat po…..

    August 2, 2012
    • Please submit the documents as soon as possible.

      August 5, 2012
  • girley busalpa

    Gud day po ask q lng po sna if pno q maipapabago yun apelyido q kasl po aq s pinas at hwalay n po kmi ng ex husband q gsto q n po gamitin ulit ang apelyido q nun dalaga aq..tnx poh.

    August 2, 2012
  • cuasi

    hello! if i were to ask someone to claim my passport on my behalf, do i still need to provide an authorization letter or the receipt and original passport would suffice? thank you.

    August 3, 2012
  • JEAN

    My passport will expire on Feb 20,2013 and I will go vacation Oct 1,2012 what’s the best thing I can do to get my passport earlier?Do I need an appointment if I want an extension only?

    Thank you and regards,
    Jean

    August 4, 2012
  • Lilibeth

    Good Morning,

    My husband lost his job and currently in Manila but will be back to Dubai under my sponsorship (Residence Visa). Are we still required to get letter of invitation from the consulate?

    Thanks,
    Lilibeth

    August 5, 2012
    • The Consulate General does not require any document from nationals traveling to Dubai; it is the PH Immigration. What you are referring to could be the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, a secondary document to establish relationship, support and guarantee, which is authenticated at the Consulate General. Forms and procedures available in the Notary Section, under Services, of our website. Thank you!

      August 5, 2012
  • Aubrey

    My 6 years old daughter will be renewing her passport. Do we still need to get an appointment for her? Thanks You

    August 5, 2012
    • No. Seven (7) years old and below no longer needs appointment.

      August 5, 2012
  • Mariam ALhadi

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    I want to renewed my house keeper passport. It will expire on November of this year. And I need to renewed her visa also. So should I renew her passport first or her passport.

    Please advise.

    Thank you.

    August 5, 2012
  • kissha

    Pwede po bang magpaschedule ng kasal ngayon. pero yung requirements e sa mismong wedding na namin dadalhin?

    last week ng november po ang kasal namin sa Pilipinas.
    Thank you!

    August 5, 2012
    • No. you have to submit all requirements first.

      August 5, 2012
  • Cristine

    Dear Sir/Ma’am,

    I gave birth to my son in the Philippines last February, I am planning to apply family visa so I can take him here. I want to know what are the requirements and procedure for family visa. My residence Visa is registered here in Sharjah and also I haven’t changed my status to married, I got married last January 2011. Do I need to change my status as well?
    Please advise po. Thank you.

    August 5, 2012
    • Please check with local Immigration authorities.

      August 6, 2012
  • jannet

    Dear Admin
    magtatanong lang po ako sa pagpapared ribbon ng tourist visa pwede po bang kahit hindi sponsor ang punta jan personally para makapag process nito? tnx

    August 6, 2012
    • No. Personal appearance is required.

      August 6, 2012
  • fatimah

    ask ko lng po, newly converted po ako. and waiting for formal divorce from islamic govt sa pinas, then i’m planning to get married to a syrian paano po ako mkka pag aply ng no objection pra po sa mariage. salamat po

    August 6, 2012
    • It is advisable to wait until all papers are complete and in order.

      August 6, 2012
    • fatimah

      then kng complete napo…ano po bng procedure and requirement pra ma kakuha ng no objection and how many days po it will take…salamat….

      August 9, 2012
  • kissha

    Morning po, ask ko lang. once po nakapagsubmit na kami ng requirements for wedding. usually po gano po katagal yung submission ng requirements hanggang sa schedule ng mismong kasal? kasi ngayong nov 2012 po e uuwi kami. dun sana papakasal. salamat po

    August 7, 2012
  • kris

    Morning po admin,

    yung po bang CENOMAR na me DFA stamped e kelangan pang i red ribbon sa Pinas?

    August 7, 2012
  • Gina Parocha

    hi gud morning ! i just want to ask what document will i need, as i am going to have my holiday this coming Aug. 28 for 2 wks., as i’ve red in your column its either 60 days or more, but my question is ,, what if, only for 2 wks., what documents neede? or do i need to get an OEC?… pls. i advice.. thnx. have a nice day!

    August 7, 2012
  • Khalilullah Abro

    HI there,
    I ‘m working as Branch Manager with RAK National Travel Agency and holding a 3 years Department of Civil Aviation Govt. Visa, so I would like to know about a visit visa for a stay of maximum 1 week there, so should I need to follow the same procedure or if there is any less or additional requirement to follow as I will come from Ras Alkhaimah. Your kind advise would be highly appreciated.

    Thanks & Have a good day!!

    August 7, 2012
  • Magandang umaga po Sir / Ma’am,

    Itanung ko lang po kung merun po bang short courses ang dubai consulate? like ICDL etc.

    Thank you.

    Regards

    August 7, 2012
  • bobby

    Dear Admin,

    Magandang araw po. tanong ko lang po kong pwede po ba akong mag process ng OEC ng wife ko after filling up the form? salamat po.

    August 8, 2012
    • Maaari pong itanong ninyo sa POLO-OWWA.

      August 8, 2012
  • renz

    im going back to ph this coming jan 2013,,resign po ako from my company at ndi npo ako babalik ,,my question is,,ang passport kpo ay exprire by may 2013,,meron p po ako 4 monts bgo mg expire,,valid pa po ba un pra s pg uwi ko? slamat po,,i need ur advice,,,

    August 12, 2012
    • A Passport is considered valid if it is at least six months from expiration date.

      August 13, 2012
  • Lilibeth

    Good morning. I’ve already made an inquiry regarding my husband who will come to Dubai under my sponsorship as a residence visa and i was told the it’s the PH immigration who will request for the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee, but when i check the form it’s all about visiting the UAE and my husband will not visit the UAE but stay with us. Please advise if i really need to get an affidavit of support.

    August 15, 2012
    • As stated previously, the Affidavit of Support and Guarantee is a secondary document that may be requested by the BI. It does not distinguish between a visit or staying as a resident.

      August 15, 2012
  • ricky

    HI, naglayas po asawa ko at husbands visa sa akin..may nagsabi sa akin na sumama sa ibang lalake,sabi ng pamilya nya ay pauwiin na lang kaysa anu pa manyari d2 at makulong,,pls advise anu procedure para mapauwi o absconding ba yan?? pwede ba ipa blacklist yan para duon na lang sya sa mga bata sa pinas kaysa nagkakalat d2?–pasensya na po..salamat.

    August 15, 2012
    • Kung makakapunta po kayo sa ating tanggapan, sa Assistance to Nationals po. Maraming salamat!

      August 22, 2012
  • Kristine

    Dear Admin,

    For applying for legal capacity to contract marriage, does this require announcement for marraige posting? If so, how long is the posting? Is it only after the posting is completed an applicant can get the legal capacity certficate? Does legal capacity certificate needs to be authenticated as well in DFA Manila for official use?

    September 3, 2012
    • Kristine

      In addition to my info, my civil wedding with my Dutch fiance will take place in the Netherlands.So I need to know wether the legal capacity certificate I am going to obtain from you needs to be authenticated by DFA Manila before I should submit them to the Netherlands Embassy Manila for legalization. Thanks.

      September 3, 2012
  • marcus

    good afternoon Sir/ madame,

    may query po ako regarding sa very late return ng marriage contract, license & report of marriage.
    kasal po kame last may 2010, until now di pa namen nababalik ung mga concerned documents para
    mapadala sa plilipinas, Naalala ko lang nung malapit na manganak ang misis ko ngayong december.,

    ano po magiging epekto nito sa amen at sa magiging baby namen.
    please advise po need you urgent help here.

    September 16, 2012
    • Kung maaari pong i-report nyo na agad ang inyong kasal, ipasa yung mga documents na kailangang ipasa sa PCG as soon as possible para maiwasan po natin ang anumang problema na maaaring mangyari. Sa Marriage Section po kayo magsusumite ng inyong mga papeles.

      September 18, 2012
  • Chelle

    We are planning to hire a nanny directly from the Philippines. I have a friend who owns an agency in the Philippines who will process all the necessary papers. What documentations do we need to get besides the Affidavit certifying non-relationship from the Consulate?

    September 17, 2012
    • Please check with our Labor Office re the documents, requirements, and processes.

      September 18, 2012
  • ANN

    Hello po,

    Ask ko lng po.. and2 po kc anak nmn visit visa, eh inapply n po nmn residence ayaw nila since ala kmi tenancy contract. pareho po kmi asawa q ngwork d2 sa Dubai. Eh may nkapagsabi po na agency n pde daw po humingi ng affidavit sa Philippine Consulate para maiapprove ng immigaration residency ng anak ko. ung baby ko po is 2 years old.. pls advise po

    September 29, 2012
    • You have to comply with the requirements of Dubai authorities re residency rules.

      October 1, 2012
  • Yan

    Hi, good evening.

    Just need an urgent reply on this inquiry, I would like to ask if my husband would need to secure an affidavit of support and guarantee if he would sponsor me on a husband visa (permanent residence visa and not visit visa) because I have visited the consulate today and was advised that is it not required and since I checked your website, there’s no application form applicable for such. The form in this website is only “affidavit of support and guarantee for VISIT or tourist visa” but not for permanent residency. I resigned from my job and will be exiting to Philippines and my husband is planning to bring me back on a husband sponsorship after a month’s time here in the uae. The consulate provided me a duly signed and stamped certificate of residency and unemployment and they said it’s enough since I had been working here in the UAE for at least five years. Please advise what will be required by BI in the Philippines if I am coming back to the UAE with a valid husband(permanent) visa sponsorship.

    Another question, since we got married in the Philippines and our marriage certificate has been authenticated by dfa and red ribbon and authenticated by UAE embassy in the Philippines but the passport I am using is my passport when I am still single bearing my maiden name (still did not have time to change my passport into my husband last name due to tight schedules at work), Do we still need any certificate or attestation from Dubai Consulate before he proceeds processing my visa in UAE immigration? As from UAE DNRD website, just our passports, photos, tenancy and duly authenticated Marriage Certificate (which we already have) are required but we just want to clarify if BI in the Philippines would need any other documents upon departure as we don’t want to be hold back in Philippine Airport as we are planning to come back together after a month’s vacation. We just need everything settled and processed properly and have all documents completed on time.

    Please kindly advise. I will appreciate your response. Thanks a lot!

    October 3, 2012
    • 1. The Affidavit of Support and Guarantee is a secondary document for visit visa holders.
      2. Have your passport amended to reflect your husband’s name.

      October 4, 2012
  • Yan

    Hi Administrator,

    Sorry if I have to ask many questions, but just to ask once again on your response regarding my passport status above as it’s not clear to us, does it mean my husband cannot process my husband visa sponsorship if I use my passport with my maiden name on it (even if we have valid and authenticated marriage certificate) or he can just process my husband visa sponsorship now and we will just have to amend my passport later because now we are running out of time. I will appreciate your earnest response. Thank you so much.

    October 9, 2012
    • Whether the husband visa sponsorship could be processed or not (with the maiden name in your passport) depends on the local authorities. If your concern is it may not be processed since your passport reflects your maiden name, have it amended.

      October 10, 2012
  • INGRID

    To all Concern,

    I am working here in Dubai and soon will be going to Bosnia for marriage and the required documents are DFA Red Ribbon of my NSO authenticated CENOMAR and birth certificate. Does the Phil. Embassy perform the DFA red ribbon or it should be in Ph. i really need your help. thank you.

    November 14, 2012
  • Liv

    I recently got our authenticated cenomar from the philippines. While brwosing, i noticed that one letter of my fiancee’s name and my middle initial was had a typo of 1 letter. Will this still be a qualified document? Or do we need to get a fresh cenomar?

    November 22, 2012
    • It would be better po if the Cenomar bears the correct names.

      November 25, 2012
  • Apple

    Hi.

    I want my children to visit me here in UAE for a vacation with my Mom as their guardian. Since they don’t have passport yet, i need to send them Affidavit of Parental Travel Consent to Minor and SPA for Passport of Minor. My question is, do i need also to get Affidavit of Support and Guarantee to my children and my Mom?

    Thanks

    November 29, 2012
    • The Affidavit of Support and Guarantee is a document presented to BI. If you can produce other documents to ascertain your relationship as well as guarantee, you may use those.

      December 3, 2012
  • fritzie

    Got married last march this year, My passport will expire aug 2013, i want want to renew it by feb 2013 and change my status from single to married bearing my husband’s last name. but i was wondering if is there a need to change my visa status too considering that it will expire in october 2013?

    Thank you.

    December 2, 2012
    • For visa status, please check with Dubai Immigration.

      December 3, 2012
  • Vicky

    What are my chances is getting back my authenticated red ribbon since the employer took the original documents but accordingly they did not process my employment visa its all a lie I was waiting for nothing and for that I’m having hard time to take it back from them..Please advice what to do

    Thank you

    December 9, 2012
    • Maaari po kayong mag apply ng bago kung hindi nyo mabawi ang mga naunang dokumento.

      December 9, 2012
  • maryjane

    Hi, I just want to ask a question regarding my friend from philippines. she and her ex husband got married in dubai year 2003,, after a year they filed divorce in dubai also… is the divorce valid in Philippines, is she can re marry again in phil, even though divorce is not allowed in phil. please give some advise, im waiting… than you very much in advance..

    December 12, 2012
    • Kung pareho po silang Pilipino, wala pong divorce. Kung ibang lahi naman, kailangang i file sa Pilipinas ang divorce papers na nakuha nila sa Dubai authority.

      December 16, 2012
  • Kate

    Tanong lang po. Pareho po kaming nagttrabaho ng asawa ko dito sa Dubai. Newlywed po kami at sa Pilipinas po kami ikinasal. Ano ano pong documents ang dapat na magkaron kami para maging proof na kaming dalawa ay naikasal sa Pilipinas. At once makuha na namin yung mga documents na yun kailangan pa ba naming dalhin yung sa Phil Consulate sa Al Qusais para iattest/authenticate yun?
    Salamat

    December 13, 2012
    • Ang proof po ay ang inyong Marriage Contract. Kumuha po kayo sa NSO, ipa authenticate sa DFA at UAE Embassy sa Pilipinas.

      December 16, 2012
  • Sarah

    Please let me know if it’s possible for the application of red ribbon for tourist visas to be done by issuing an authorization letter on my behalf?
    I am sponsoring my parents but am currently heavily pregnant and can’t travel going to the consulate. Please let me know if I have this option. Thank you.

    December 16, 2012
    • Please be informed that the Consulate General has priority lanes for applicants with condition like yours. Representatives are not allowed. Thank you.

      December 16, 2012
  • k8

    San po kami pwedeng magbayad ng Philhealth contribution dito sa Dubai. saka anong kailangan na ipresent namin na IDs etc.

    December 17, 2012
    • Pag-ibig, SSS, OWWA Membership po lamang ang may facility for payment dito sa UAE.

      December 27, 2012
  • kasal po aq s indian nationality since june 9, 2011 sa india po kami kinasal may anak po kami na 3 months old gusto ko po sana sya ikuha ng philippine passport pero hinihingan po aq ng report of marriage hindi ko po na ireport s philippine
    embassy in new delhi. ano po ba dapAt kong gawin kasi po gusto ko na po mkipaghiwalay s kanya kailangan ko pa po ba i report ung marriage namin para mkakuha ako ng philippine passport para sa anak ko. please reply po kau sa message ko. salamat

    December 24, 2012
    • Maaari po ninyong isumite ang requirements para sa Report of Marriage dito sa ating Consulate General. Hanapin po sa Services section ng website na ito ang proseso at mga requirements. Kasabay po nito ang application ng passport ng inyong anak.

      December 27, 2012
  • Enzo

    Good Day,

    Ask ko lang po sana kung yung marriage contract na ibibigay ng consulate is pwede gamitin for husbands visa purposes? balak ko po kasi ihusbands visa ung fiance ko and we’re getting married this coming january.

    Thank you!

    December 29, 2012
    • Ang Marriage Contract na mula sa Consulate General ay katulad rin ng bisa ng Marriage Contract mula sa Pilipinas.

      December 29, 2012
  • Enzo

    yung marriage contract po na ibbigay sa day nung marriage or a day after ng marriage is pwede po gamitin for husbands visa?

    Thank u and Happy New Year!

    December 30, 2012
  • Cha

    Hi, I went to your office to apply for affidavit of support for my sister. Unfortunately,closed pala kayo till Jan. 1. I cannot come back on another day because I need to fly home to Manila on Jan 1st. Is there any other way na makakuha ako ng affidavit of support or pwedeng sa pinas ako kumuha? If yes, saan? Kasabay ko naman ang sister ko pagbalik dito sa Dubai. I got a long term visit visa for her under my sponsorship.
    Please reply. Thanks.

    December 30, 2012
    • Dito lamang po kayo maaaring kumuha. Ang Affidavit of Support and Guarantee ay secondary document po lamang. Kung may ibang dokumento kayong maaaring gamitin na katunayan na kayo ay magkapatid at kaya ninyong tustusan ang kanyang pagpunta rito, mangyaring ito ang ipakita sa ating Immigration Office. Sa huli, sila pa rin po ang magtitimbang ng mga dokumentong inyong dala-dala.

      December 30, 2012
  • posible po ba mkakuha ako ng passport ng anak ko kahit hindi ko po i nereport ung marriage nmin s philippine embassy in new delhi. mghihiwalay narin po kasi kami ng asawa ko.

    January 4, 2013
    • Kailangan po ninyong i-report ang inyong kasal dito sa Consulate General.

      January 5, 2013
  • paul john gandola

    hello po,tanong lang po ako.inaplayan ko po ng visit visa ang pinsan ko sa pilipinas pero malapit na pong magexpire ang philippine passport ko..ahead lng po ng 1 week ang flyt before ng expiration ng passport ko. Ok lng po ba yun or meron po akong dapat gawin?salamat po..

    January 5, 2013
    • Mag renew na po kayo ng passport.

      January 7, 2013
  • Richard

    I’m applying for working visa sa canada my agent inform me na need ko atleast 2yrs validity sa passport ko may 15 months bago ma expired passport ko til march 2014 pa valid.pede ko na ba ko mag renew.andito ako sa kuwait ngayon na ka base.

    Thanks

    January 9, 2013
    • Yes. Kindly visit our post in Kuwait and inform them.

      January 10, 2013
  • Redentor

    I wanna ask if the required birth certificate for marriage in the phil. consulate in dubai needs to be authenticated from the dfa also? Because dfa requires a municipal copy of our birth certificate for the authentication.Is it ok to just have an authenticated copy of the birth certificate from the NSO?

    January 16, 2013
    • The BC must be authenticated by DFA Manila.

      January 16, 2013
  • ana

    pwede ko po bang ipa labor boss ko kasi po ang contract ko archive clerk at company visa po ako pero pagdating ko dito dubai katulong ako sa bahay na boss ko at hindi dn po nasunod salary sa contract ko.kaya uwi nlng po ako pinas.anu po gagawin ko para macancel visa ko at mka uwi pinas?salamat po

    January 24, 2013
  • Ramil

    Admin,Good Day,mag ask po ako,plan ko pa ivisit visa ang wife at baby ko dto sa UAE,bale dto po kmi kinasal at dto rin po nag pinanganak ang baby namin.Marriage at Birth Certifcate po ay naipasa na sa Phil Consulate Dubai,at nkukha na din po kmi ng copy sa NSO sa Pilipinas.Need pa ba yun pa aunthenticate sa UAE Embassy sa Pilipinas.Nandto po sa akin ang mga original copies.AT Kung anu din po ang need nila ayusin o ipakita na documents sa Immigration Officer sa philippine airport.Thanks and God Bless

    January 30, 2013
    • MC and BC lang po ang ipapakita nyo sa PH Immigration as proof of relation. With regards to Dubai Immigration requirements, please check with appropriate authorities. Thank you!

      January 30, 2013
    • Rammil

      Thanks po Admin,ble secondary support documents ung affidavit of Support fro PCG Dubai,Question dn po.kapag parents ba ang kasama need pa po ba kumuha ng permit sa DswD.

      January 30, 2013
  • Cristy

    Paano po kumuha ng affidavit of support for a family friend? She will stay here only for 2 weeks.

    January 31, 2013
    • Tingnan po ninyo sa Notary Section ng website.

      February 3, 2013
  • Albert

    Hi,

    tanung ko lng po, ok lng ba na magsubmit ng application for marriage kahit ung passport ko ay mageexpire sa August 4, 2013? nakaschedule ung passport renewal ko sa Feb. 27, 2013 pa. ok lng ba iapply na ung marriage kahit ung passport renewal is in process? ilang months ussually ang schedule ng kasal mula sa pagsubmit ng papers?

    maraming salamat po.

    February 5, 2013
    • Yes.
      Yes.
      The schedule will be available upon application.

      February 6, 2013
  • Julia

    to whom it may concern:
    inagresign po ako sa company nung Dec 2013 and at the same time na cancel po ang visa ko. Now na mag tourist visa po ako di ako makuhanan ng visa kasi may existing visa pa daw po ako paano ko po ba maayos yun na nandito ako sa Pilipinas?

    February 6, 2013
    • Maaari po ninyong ipaayos sa travel agency.

      February 6, 2013
  • Matilda

    Hi,

    Do i still need to get oec and owwa even im under husband’s visa and currently not working?

    or do i just pay the terminal and travel tax fees in manila?

    Please advise, thank you!

    March 14, 2013
  • Hi,

    Just want to check if you are open during the holy week (March 24 – 31, 2013).

    We currently need to apply a visa.

    Thanks,
    Richard

    March 27, 2013
  • Sarahcb

    Hi po,ask ko po if pwede ba pa stamp jan sa dubai ang mga nkaredribbon na documents.hindi kc dumaan sa uae embassy sa pinas,or ipadala ko po ba ulet sa pinas para ma stamp ng uae emabassy?

    April 21, 2013
    • Hindi po. Ang mga dokumento po na required ng UAE government na stamped ng kanilang embassy na nasa Pilipinas ay kailangang padaanin doon.

      April 22, 2013
  • lira

    Hi po,

    Ano po mga requirements for changing to husband”s surname? Can I do it anytime or do I have to wait close to expiry of my passport? I currently hold 2 passports (green and maroon), will i get a third one or just amendment on the current one?

    Many thanks po.

    May 28, 2013
    • If you want to amend your current passport, please present your authenticated Marriage Contract (Original and Copy) and the filled out Amendment Form.

      May 29, 2013
  • Rovelyn

    Good day po…tanong ko lng po kung ng cconduct po ng marriage ang consulate during Ramadan?thanks po.

    May 30, 2013
  • Samira

    Hi Admin,

    Tanong ko Lang po sana kung dapat pa bang kumuha ng affidavit of support and guarantee yung husband ko Indian national po sya, bale yung tourist visa namin ng anak ko is sponsored and arranged nung hotel na tutuluyan namin. At kailangan ko pa bang ipa red ribbon at ipa-attest marriage certificate namin at birth certificate ng baby namin para ipa kita sa Phil. Immigration or authenticated Lang ng NSO? We need your immediate response po coz we are travelling by next month po.
    Salamat…

    June 15, 2013

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